Browns' Trade Paying Off: New Stars, Loaded Roster

0:00On April 24th, one year ago, the Cleveland Browns made waves by trading out of the number two overall pick, letting the Jacksonville Jaguars snag. Two-way star Travis Hunter. Now with the deal fully settled, Cleveland's looking like the big winner. They turned those picks into key starters, including the latest grab, wide receiver Kasey Konsepsy-owned from Texas A&M at number 24 in the number. That trade hall also brought defensive tackle, Mason Graham, who started all 17 games as a rookie and dominated late season with 23. Quarterback pressures and 32 run stops after stepping up for an injured vent. Fans roasted the Browns at first for passing on Hunter's hype, but this move could flip their franchise script after years of struggles. Cleveland's beefed up their line, backfield, and now passing game, building real depth around guys like Jerry Judy, and tight-end Harold Fanon, Jr. The final pick on Konsepsy-owned adds juice, as he's got that Zay Flowers vibe, versatile, and explosive that fits perfect in coach Todd Munkin's scheme.

1:06From his Baltimore days, meanwhile, Jacksonville's still waiting for Hunter to fully break out as the game-changer they bet on. Brown's nation's got reasons to celebrate this fleecing, setting up a loaded roster that might finally chase playoffs for real.